Visiting East Brunswick & Lodging

East Brunswick is a practical Central Jersey base with family recreation, live theater, sports facilities, large parks and straightforward access to New Brunswick, Rutgers, the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 18.

Things to see & do

Crystal Springs Family Waterpark

Seasonal municipal waterpark with activity, family, kiddie, lap and recreation pools, a lazy river, spray park and slides.

East Brunswick Ice Arena

1 Arena Drive. Public skating, hockey and related programming in a new township facility opened in March 2026.

Playhouse 22

Community theater at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater, 721 Cranbury Road, with plays, musicals and special productions.

Bicentennial Park

Sports fields and courts, fishing, boating, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds beside Farrington Lake.

Heavenly Farms

Ballfields, turf fields, dog park, disc golf and walking paths.

Volunteer & Veterans Park

Fishing, natural areas, walking paths and gazebo space.

Great Oak Park

Playground, tot lot, natural area, butterfly park and picnic space.

Community Arts Center

The township arts campus includes the Elliott Taubenslag Theater, outdoor amphitheater and meeting/event spaces.

Food & drink

East Brunswick's restaurant scene is strong enough to be part of the visit, especially along Route 18 and Rues Lane.

Food & Drink guide

Stay in East Brunswick

Chateau Grande Hotel

670 Cranbury Rd · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-724-4600

In East Brunswick

Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center

3 Tower Center Blvd · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-828-2000

In East Brunswick

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tower Center New Brunswick

4 Tower Center Blvd · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-247-6800

In East Brunswick

Residence Inn by Marriott New Brunswick Tower Center Blvd.

6 Tower Center Blvd · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-712-2121

In East Brunswick

Comfort Suites East Brunswick - South River

555 Old Bridge Turnpike · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-967-1505

In East Brunswick

Motel 6 East Brunswick, NJ

244 NJ-18 · East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-258-2535

In East Brunswick

Travel notes

By car

East Brunswick is served by Route 18 and has easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1 and regional roads. Route 18 rehabilitation work is active in 2026.

By bus

NJ Transit and regional commuter-bus services use the Route 18/Tower Center corridor. Check current schedules before travel.

Construction caution: NJDOT's long-term Route 18 drainage and pavement rehabilitation project is expected to affect traffic into fall 2026. Allow extra time and check current traffic conditions for event days.

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East Brunswick information reviewed September 16, 2026. Businesses, menus, hours, projects, lodging, events and job openings can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly with the organization.